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Identity & Access Articles

• Future of London and Treasury Impact of Regs Debated at SWIFT Forum, as Dyson's Treasurer talks SEPA
  Neil Ainger, gtnews - 1 May 2013 The parlous state of the UK’s relationship with the EU, following the decision to go for an ‘in/out’ referendum and its implications for the future of London as a financial centre were debated at the SWIFT Business Forum on 30 April, with the ex-deputy head of the Bank of England, John Gieve, calling for “diplomacy”. The afternoon’s ‘Transaction Banking and Corporates’ stream focused on the corporate impacts of the new Basel III intraday liquidity requirements and the treasurer at Dyson, Anne Coughlan, warned that “keeping abreast of regulatory changes” like Basel III and SEPA was down to treasurers, while she outlined her corporation’s plans to overhaul its cash management system by 2014.
• Is Your Data Valuable?
  Kiran Kalmadi, Infosys - Amit Vasudeva, Infosys - 19 Apr 2013 Today’s corporates and their treasury teams need to identify those items of data most critical to business success and to utilise them fully. This means having both a clear data strategy and a clear technology policy, driven by a chief data officer (CDO) or chief information officer (CIO).
• The Road to Big Data
  Ambreesh Khanna, Oracle Financial Services Software - 5 Mar 2013 The sheer volume of data passing through an organisation makes analysis of every item almost impossible, yet potentially valuable information may be missed as a result. This article looks at which businesses are best placed to take full advantage of Big Data.
• Global Drive for Increased Transparency Will Lead to Cleaner Data
  Mark Davies, Avox - 4 Mar 2013 The severity of the financial crisis of 2008-09 could have been mitigated by improved availability of legal entity information. This article describes the Legal Entity Identifier (LEI) initiative, which aims to rectify this weakness in global finance and the benefits that it offers for organisations and corporate treasurers in terms of identifying counterparties’ data.
• Why a User Name and Password Just Isn't Enough
  Stacy Rosenthal, SWIFT - 10 May 2011 How do banks and corporations stay secure doing day-to-day tasks, both within their own operations and externally, with local and international businesses?
• A Glimpse into the Future of Data Compliance
  Benjamin Boulnois, DigitalPersona - 10 May 2011 This article looks at three current data protection mandates that will affect enterprises, law enforcement agencies and healthcare organisations in the UK; examines the compliance issues that they raise; and highlights how affected organisations can protect the confidential information that they hold.
• Looking Ahead to Key Issues at Sibos 2010
  Luc Belpaire, SunGard AvantGard - 19 Oct 2010 This article talks about some of the key topics surrounding corporate transaction banking, which will be discussed at Sibos 2010. Among these is the trend towards standardised and secure corporate to bank connectivity. There are a couple of offerings that are becoming available to corporates, such as personal digital identity (PDI) and the common global implementation (CGI) initiative, which can foster improvements in the standardisation of corporate transaction banking processes.
• Why Mobile Data Needs to Secure Our Attention
  Philipp Gutzwiller, Z-Three - 27 Jul 2010 As mobile phones have evolved, their ability to carry and store data has increased at a remarkable rate. While this enables companies to become more flexible and staff to work remotely, it also poses many questions for the security of that data.
• Managing the Changing IT Security Requirements in Financial Services
  Gidi Cohen, Skybox Security - 22 Jun 2010 It's the only constant in financial IT security - new users, new applications (apps), growing networks and new threats mean recurring headaches for security teams. So how can organisations stay ahead of change when everything is in flux, especially when factoring in a merger?
• Privileged Accounts: Locking The Back Door and Closing the Windows
  Adam Bosnian, Cyber-Ark Software - 25 May 2010 Companies without control over their key systems, data, applications and power users, lack control of their business. There are serious implications for failing to execute corporate responsibility to address the risk from the range of privileged assets in an organisation.
• IAM - The Next Evolution
  Sumner Blount, CA Technologies - 25 May 2010 Identity and access management (IAM) systems are now being widely deployed by companies and financial institutions based on the identification of system users. The next phase of their evolution, however, will also allow access management based on data content.
• Identity and Access Security: Challenging Corporate Thinking
  Tony Ball, HID Global - 25 May 2010 Businesses face an increasing number of security threats, which pose a threat to a company's operations and reputation. At the same time, regulation in this area has also become more stringent. So why does widespread identity and access management (IAM) remain elusive?
• Security: At What Cost?
  Michael Robertson, Commerce Media - 30 Mar 2010 New legislation is forcing companies to examine their data security procedures more closely. However, it is relatively simple to implement.
• The Changing Face of Payment Security
  Steve Brunswick, Thales - 8 Dec 2009 As the number of electronic transactions grows, so too does the opportunity for fraud. This article examines the fraud and security trends in 2009 and discusses what is in store for 2010.
• Innovative Crime and Cross-channel Fraud
  Paul Henninger, NICE Actimize - 28 Jul 2009 This article looks at the cross-channel security threats facing both banks and their customers, which have yet to be successfully countered.
• Managing Mandates in a World of Ubiquitous Electronic Networks: Is There a Third Way?
  John Bullard, IdenTrust - 7 Jul 2009 This article examines the different options available to firms and banks connecting multiple banks and services.
• Redefining Bank Account Management
  Glen Solimine, Wall Street Systems, Inc. - 7 Jul 2009 This article examines the efficiency and security of eBAM through retaining the best parts of the paper-based process.
• Secure Remote Access and Contingency Planning: Don't Catch a Cold
  Nick Lowe, Check Point Software Technologies - 23 Jun 2009 Impacted by the economic climate and current events, more organisations are supporting remote working. But how can IT meet the requirements for flexibility and scalability while keeping control of costs?
• Managing Bank Account Risk
  Darren Greway CTP, FXpress Corporation - 28 Apr 2009 As corporate treasuries focus on liquidity in the current credit-impaired environment, one operational risk that cannot be overlooked is access to corporate bank accounts. Managing accounts and signatories across banking relationships worldwide is a perennial best practice and one where leveraging technology can turn a chore into a strategic function.
• Data Fraud in Financial Services
  9 Dec 2008 This article looks at issues concerning data fraud, specifically considering Internet banking and the recent public data loss issues seen in banking and the public sector.
• The New Face of Cyber-Crime
  Richard Kirk, Fortify Software - 3 Jun 2008 Tracking down cyber criminals is getting harder and as the hackers evolve, so too must corporate efforts to defeat them. This article highlights key ways to raise security awareness and safeguard against the threat of cyber crime.
• SEPA Security - Lessons Worth Learning from the Past
  Steve Brunswick, Thales - 3 Jun 2008 This article argues that SEPA security should not be regarded as the daunting task that it seems, but that its success depends on the industry learning from other large security projects.
• How Can Identity and Access Management Enhance Treasury Operations?
  Darren Calman, Oracle - 19 Feb 2008 This article looks at some of the threats facing treasury as a result of poor identity and access management and explains how the right technology can secure the corporate treasury department so that employees can focus on their core business.
• Facilitating Online Transactions With Digital Identities
  Joe Tavella, ANZ - 19 Feb 2008 The emergence of digital identity solutions suggests that banks can further leverage their position as trusted organisations to secure and facilitate transactions other than traditional bank-to-corporate transactions.
• Identity Matters: Taking a Fresh Look at Authentication
  Andrea Klein, IdenTrust - 19 Feb 2008 Secure authentication is vital in the world of e-banking, but with malware and trojans designed to obtain your information, corporates need to create an end-to-end identification and authentication infrastructure.
• Preventing Fraud Through Improved Access Management
  Idan Shoham, M-Tech - 19 Feb 2008 The recent debacle at Societe Generale highlights how a breakdown in internal controls can trigger massive losses in financial institutions and other organisations. Effective access management can help tighten internal controls and this article explains how.
• Online Banking: Creating Confidence Through Security
  Chen Arbel, Aladdin Knowledge Systems - 19 Feb 2008 As e-banking rises in popularity, so do scams that aim to defraud this technology conduit between banks and corporates. How can banks ensure e-banking security for corporates?
• How Can Strong Authentication Help Meet Compliance Requirements?
  David Ting, Imprivata - 19 Feb 2008 User identity remains one of the most important factors of a security system. This article explains how using strong authentication and single sign-on together is a powerful tool in preventing identity theft and fraud.
• Evolution of Internal Fraud Threats
  David Lamb, RippleTech - 15 Nov 2007 Experts are recognising that more security needs to be wrapped around organisational data, with the ability to determine the legitimacy of access by behaviour, as much as by definitive access rules.
• Mitigating the Risks from Identification-based Crime - Part 2
  John Lyons, AlterNation - 8 Oct 2007 The second part of this article examines just how easy it is to get away with identity fraud. What is the most effective way of detecting the use of forged documents, and why does this method receive the least attention?
• Part 1: Mitigating the Risks from Identification-based Crime
  John Lyons, AlterNation - 24 Sep 2007 The phrase 'identity theft' is one of the most used terms in financial circles today. However, this can be misleading when trying to address the overall problem of identification-based crime.
• The Cost and Complexity of ORM and Compliance
  Parm Sangha, Cisco Systems Inc. - 3 Sep 2007 Operational risk management presents a multi-dimensional challenge that can threaten long-term damage to corporate reputation. How can corporates combat this threat?
• The Rise and Repercussions of Corporate Information Leaks
  Brian Spector, Workshare - 18 Jun 2007 Organisations must build their security defences with the threat of data loss firmly at the front of their mind, or they risk losing customers and profits, as well as breaching regulations and damaging their reputation.
• Identity Theft: Trends and Challenges
  Alan Higginson, Sun Microsystems - 5 Jun 2007 With today's rising customer concerns and growing government interest, the pressure is mounting on the financial sector to clamp down on identity fraud. This article discusses the trends, challenges and strategies to safely disclose information to those you trust.
• Wi-Fi Networks: How to Overcome Security Challenges
  Steven Branigan, CyanLine - 5 Jun 2007 Wireless local area networks (WLANs or Wi-Fi networks) are incredibly popular, especially within corporate settings today, but are corporates aware of the security challenges this new technology brings? This article highlights the questions you need to ask about your Wi-Fi network.
• Five Steps to Prevent the Sabotage of Sensitive Corporate Data
  Calum MacLeod, Cyber-Ark Software - 8 May 2007 Data security is critically important for corporates, as it covers areas such as compliance and corporate image. However many corporates are finding themselves at the mercy of badly trained, over-zealous or criminally minded employees. How can you protect your company from these threats?
• Access Control - Why Security Has To Be Seen To Be Considered Done
  David Ting, Imprivata - 12 Apr 2007 With a raft of legislation to take into account, banks need to ensure that security in their IT systems is compliant, and that staff using the systems are fully aware of the bank's own security procedures.
• Deciphering Multifactor Authentication: Strategies for Banks
  Jacob Jegher, Celent - 2 Apr 2007 Banks face the challenge of choosing a multifactor authentication solution that will satisfy FFIEC requirements as well as preserve a simplified customer experience across all segments. This article takes a look at the options and strategies that banks could take to do this.
• Network Behaviour Analysis: A New Perspective on an Old Enemy
  Adam Powers, Lancope - 26 Mar 2007 This article highlights how network behaviour analysis tools can help corporates improve their compliance, electronic security and identity management.
• When Fraud Gets Seriously Organised
  David Porter, Detica - 19 Mar 2007 A significant shift is occurring in the fraud threat that confronts organisations, particularly those in the financial services sector. This article explains why current counter-fraud systems could fast become obsolete if they do not evolve in step with the criminals.
• Identity Theft in the Corporate World
  Peter Wood, First Base Technologies - 12 Mar 2007 Anyone who steals the identity of a user becomes that user and has access to their most sensitive systems and data. If just one user's identity is compromised, corporate systems are vulnerable. This article explores the threat posed by corporate identity theft and how to overcome it.
• Usability: The Forgotten Key to Security
  Andrew Lindell, Aladdin Knowledge Systems - 12 Feb 2007 A password is the most obvious example of a security measure for electronic access, used to gain access to everything from computer systems to buildings. However, as the passwords an individual needs to remember add up, solutions to this problem need to be easily manageable by the individual.
• How Banks Can Achieve Compliance While Improving Security and Productivity
  Kimberly Lorusso, Novell - Kuppusami Natesan, Novell - 12 Feb 2007 The small- and medium-sized banking industry is undergoing a transformation that is accompanied by increasing regulatory compliance requirements, increasing consumer demands and industry consolidation. Secure access to systems will help banks to remain efficient and competitive.
• Enhancing Treasury and Bank Operations with Identity
  Peter H. Riedel, SECUDE IT - 12 Feb 2007 Identity and access management (IAM) solutions provide organizations with the appropriate means to properly handle access to data and systems. Besides a higher level of IT security, IAM tools also offer the opportunity to strengthen the reputation of the organization and to achieve compliance with growing legal demands.
• A Practical Approach to Achieving Continuous Compliance
  Colin Fletcher, BMC Software - 12 Feb 2007 One way for corporates to respond to the many compliance demands they face is by implementing an effective identity and access management (IAM) program. This article provides suggestions on how to go about achieving this.
• Risk and Security Rewards
  Jason Holloway, ExaProtect - 4 Dec 2006 How can the demands of the corporate risk control group and the IT security team be reconciled with security information and event management?